Delhi POCSO Cases: High Disposal, Higher Backlog
Delhi courts disposed more POCSO cases than registered in 2025, yet a massive backlog of decade-old cases and a 9% conviction rate plague the system. A new report calls for urgent judicial reforms.
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Sonipat lawyer couple secures 150+ convictions
Meet Yogita and Vineet Dahiya, the lawyer couple from Sonipat serving as Additional Public Prosecutors in Delhi. They have secured over 150 convictions, with 85% under the POCSO Act, turning India's darkest legal files into justice. Read their inspiring s
Karnataka HC permits termination for minor rape survivor
Karnataka High Court permits termination of 26-week pregnancy for a 17-year-old rape survivor, citing protection of her 'honour and dignity' as paramount. Read the full legal analysis.
SC Stays Bail for Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao Rape Case
Supreme Court halts Delhi HC bail for ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar, convicted in Unnao minor rape case. Key legal questions on public servant status under POCSO raised. Read the full story.
SC Stays HC Order Suspending Sengar's Life Sentence
Supreme Court halts Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in Unnao rape case. CBI challenged HC's view that MLA is not a 'public servant' under POCSO. Read the full legal battle details.
SC Stays Bail for Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao Rape Case
The Supreme Court has halted the Delhi HC's bail order for ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, convicted in the Unnao rape case. He remains jailed in a separate case. Read the full details.
Landlord arrested for sexually assaulting girl in Delhi's Burari
A 52-year-old landlord in North Delhi's Burari area has been arrested for sexually assaulting a minor girl. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon when the girl was alone at home. Police have registered a case under the POCSO Act. Read the full report.
Delhi HC Suspends Kuldeep Sengar's Life Sentence in Unnao Case
Delhi High Court suspends ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in the Unnao rape case, citing legal technicalities. The ruling ignites debate on justice for the vulnerable and highlights a year of challenging verdicts for survivors.
CBI to SC: HC erred in not calling MLA a public servant in Pocso case
CBI tells Supreme Court Delhi HC wrongly granted bail to ex-MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, ignoring SC's ruling that lawmakers are public servants. Hearing set for Dec 29.
Hassan Judge: Police Must Understand Child Laws, Act Swiftly
Senior judge BK Dakshayini calls for urgent police action on child marriage & abuse in Hassan. Training held on POCSO, Juvenile Justice Acts. Learn the key directives.
Delhi HC Suspends Kuldeep Sengar's Life Sentence
Delhi High Court suspends life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case, raising critical questions on legal definitions of 'public servant' under POCSO. Read the full analysis.
Delhi HC Suspends Ex-MLA Sengar's Life Sentence
Delhi High Court suspends Kuldeep Singh Sengar's sentence, ruling he isn't a 'public servant' under POCSO Act. Key details on the Unnao rape case verdict and legal implications.
Delhi HC suspends ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar's sentence
Delhi High Court suspends life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in 2017 Unnao rape case, imposes strict bail conditions. He remains jailed in related custodial death case.
20-Year RI for Man Who Raped 8-Year-Old in Cuttack
A special POCSO court in Cuttack sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping an 8-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine and recommended Rs 4 lakh compensation for the survivor.
Manhunt in Ludhiana for cousin accused of rape under BNS, POCSO
Ludhiana police launch manhunt for a 22-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting his 14-year-old cousin over four months. FIR filed under BNS and POCSO. Read the full story.
Manesar Auto Driver Kidnaps Girls, Arrested After Flyover Jump
A 29-year-old auto driver in Manesar kidnapped two sisters, aged 8 & 6, and assaulted the elder. A passerby's alert led to a police chase, ending with the accused jumping off a flyover. Read the full story.
Principal, teacher convicted for assaulting specially-abled girls
A Mumbai POCSO court convicts a school principal and teacher for sexually assaulting hearing & speech-impaired girls. Judge calls it a 'trauma for life'. Details on the verdict and victim compensation inside.
Jajpur: 64-Year-Old Arrested for Molesting Minor
Police in Jajpur district arrested a 64-year-old man for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl at his cycle shop. The accused has been booked under the BNS and POCSO Act. Read for details.
Pune man rapes minor, forges birth certificate: Police
A 25-year-old Pune man booked for raping a minor and forging her birth certificate to show her as an adult during hospital delivery. The girl's mother also faces charges. Read the full investigation details.
Man Booked in Rajkot for Stalking Minor, POCSO Invoked
A 25-year-old man in Rajkot was arrested for sexually harassing and stalking his friend's teenage daughter. The case was filed under BNS and POCSO Act after the girl revealed the ordeal to her father. Read the full details.
Kanpur: 6-Year Jail Term for Man Under POCSO Act
A Kanpur court convicted Harnam Singh to six years rigorous imprisonment for molesting a 9-year-old girl. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000, with Rs 20,000 to be paid as compensation to the victim.
189 Yadgir Girls in Child Marriage, Lose Govt Benefits
189 beneficiaries of Karnataka's Bhagyalakshmi scheme in Yadgir were subjected to child marriage, depriving them of financial aid and inviting legal action. DC warns of strict measures.
Man, relatives held for raping minor in Nuh
A 35-year-old man and his relatives arrested for abducting and gang-raping a 15-year-old girl in Nuh. The accused, a father of four, is the victim's brother-in-law. Police investigation ongoing.
10-Year Jail for Attempted Rape of Minor in Trichy
Trichy mahila court convicts a 34-year-old man for the 2021 attempted rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl. He gets 10 years rigorous imprisonment. Read the full details of the case.
Himachal HC Grants Bail in Minor Marriage POCSO Case
Himachal Pradesh High Court grants bail to a man married to a minor, stating the case exposes a 'harsh social reality' and falls outside the spirit of the POCSO Act. Read the full details.
Class 12 Girl Kidnapped, Raped in Barmer; Pocso Case Filed
A 17-year-old student was abducted and raped in Gudamalani, Barmer. Police have filed a case under the Pocso Act and are searching for two accused. Read the latest updates on the investigation.
Life term for father who raped minor daughter in Jharsuguda
A Jharsuguda court sentenced a 39-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping his 17-year-old daughter. The POCSO court also imposed a fine and ordered compensation. Read the full details of the case.
Folk Singer Music Mailari Booked Under Pocso Act
Bagalkot police register FIR against popular YouTube folk singer Music Mailari for alleged sexual abuse of a minor. Case transferred from Chikkodi. Details inside.
30-Year Jail for Man Who Assaulted 8-Year-Old in Chandigarh
A Chandigarh court has sentenced a man to 30 years in prison for the 2023 kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl. The judge condemned his 'wicked and evil mind' and ordered Rs 4 lakh compensation for the victim.
Gujarat HC commutes death penalty to life term in minor rape case
Gujarat High Court commuted a death sentence to life imprisonment for a man convicted of raping a minor, noting the trial court failed to consider reformation. Read the full legal analysis.
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